Taking to the social media pages, they hailed the late Nderitu as a politician whose legacy is one made for inspiration of other politicians and generations to come.

“It is with great sense of sorrow that I, early this morning, learned about the passing on of Governor Nderitu Gachagua, following his long and hard fought battle with cancer. My family and I send our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, Margaret, his children, his siblings and family and his Nyeri constituents,

“Words cannot convey the magnitude of this loss. Governor Gachagua was a great leader, an action-oriented man who served the people of Nyeri with diligence,” said Uhuru.

He hailed the late Gachagua’s accomplishments in infrastructure –including road construction, lighting initiatives- and initiating an education bursary fund, coffee reforms in Nyeri and being the second best CDF funds manager nationally in 2006.

“As we mourn the loss of a noble and dedicated public servant, we pay tribute to his legacy which, I hope, will be carried on for generations to come. We honour his life, his achievements, and the example which he has left with us. May God rest the soul of Governor Gachagua in eternal peace,” concluded Uhuru.

DP Ruto remembered the late Gachagua as an able, astute and dedicated servant who made a significant contribution to his constituents and the nation.